SAMSUNG DIGIMAX MS15 Operation Instruction Installation

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Name of Each Part

Rear & Left View

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1. Shortcut Buttons

2. MENU button

3. Joystick (Up, Down, Left, Right, OK)

4. Earphones and AV jack

5. USB port

6. DC IN jack

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Name of Each Part

Front & Bottom View

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Fastening Hand strap

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7. Connector Cover

8. Recording / charging Indicator

9. Built-in Speaker

10. Display Button

11. LCD Monitor

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1. Mode Dial

2. [W/T] Zoom Switch

3. Record / Stop Button

4. Power Button

5. Built-in Microphone

6. Lens

7. Flash

8. Tripod Receptacle

9. OPEN Switch (Battery / mini SD card Slot)

10. Battery Slot

11. Mini SD card slot

12. Battery Lock Switch

Usable mini SD card

mini SD card

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Name of Each Part : LCD Display

OSD (On Screen Display in Movie Record Mode/Movie Play Mode)

Movie Record Mode

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1. Mode Indicator

2. Image Size Indicator

3. Image Quality Indicator

4. Macro Indicator

5. Self Timer Indicator *

6. Windcut Indicator

7. Date / Time Indicator

8. Zoom In / Out Indicator

9. Digital Effect (Shortcut Button)

10. White Balance (Shortcut Button)

11. Program AE (Shortcut Button)

12. Record / Play (Shortcut Button)

13. Battery Life Indicator

14. Memory Type Indicator

15. Counter (Elapsed Time)

16. Record / Stop Indicator

17. Remaining Time Indicator

Movie Play Mode

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1. Mode Indicator

2. Image Size Indicator

3. Image Number

4. Playback Progress Bar

5. Counter (Elapsed Time)

6. Volume Indicator

7. Delete (Shortcut Button)

8. Protection (Shortcut Button)

9. All Play (Shortcut Button)

10. Record / Play (Shortcut Button)

11. Battery Life Indicator

12. Memory Type Indicator

13. Image Counter (Current / Total)

14. Stop / Play / Pause Indicator

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Functions not marked with * will be retained when the Miniket Photo is restarted after turning it off.

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Folder

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Pause

Move

Select

Settings

Name of Each Part : LCD Display

OSD (On Screen Display in Music Mode)

Music Mode

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VolumeVolume

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1. File Property

2. Progress Bar

3. Counter (Elapsed Time / File Length)

4. Search (Help Key)

5. Play / Pause (Help Key)

6. Volume Control (Help Key)

7. Equaliser (Shortcut Button)

8. Volume Indicator

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Music Mode

Music1

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Folder

9. Mode Indicator

10. Current Folder Name

11. Title Name

12. Protection Indicator

13. Move (Help Key)

14. Folder (Help Key)

15. Play (Help Key)

16. Delete (Shortcut Button)

17. Hold (Shortcut Button)

18. Repeat (Shortcut Button)

19. File List Display (Shortcut Button)

20. Battery Life Indicator

21. Memory Type Indicator

22. File Number (Current / Total)

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Name of Each Part : LCD Display

OSD (On Screen Display in Voice Record / Voice Play /Settings Mode)

Voice Record Mode

SWAV0001.WAVSWAV0001.WAV

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1. Mode Indicator

2. File Name

3. Current File Information

4. Standby / Record Indicator

5. Counter (Elapsed Time / Remaining Time)

6. Record / Play (Shortcut Button)

7. Battery Life Indicator

8. Memory Type Indicator

Voice Play Mode

Volume

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64Kbps

Pause

1. File Number (Current / Total)

2. Progress Bar

3. Counter (Elapsed Time / Remaining Time)

4. Search (Help Key)

5. Play / Pause (Help Key)

6. Volume Control (Help Key)

7. Volume Indicator

8. Delete (Shortcut Button)

9. Repeat (Shortcut Button)

10. File List Display (Shortcut Button)

11. Record / Play (Shortcut Button)

12. Protection Indicator

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1. Mode Indicator

2. Menu Tab

3. Setup Items

4. Move (Help Key)

5. Select (Help Key)

Settings Mode

Settings

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Memory TypeMemory Type

Int. Memory

Memory Card

Move

Select

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How to Use the Battery Pack

Battery Pack Installation / Ejection

It is recommended to purchase one or more additional Battery Packs to allow continuous use of your Miniket Photo.

To insert the Battery Pack

1. Push the [OPEN] switch on the bottom side of the set in the direction of ! as shown in the diagram and open the lid.@

2. Insert the Battery Pack into the battery slot until it softly clicks. Make sure that the SAMSUNG logo is facing up while the set is placed as shown in the diagram.

To eject the Battery Pack

1. Push the [Battery Lock Switch] in the direction as shown in the diagram to pop the Battery Pack out.

2. Pull the ejected Battery Pack out in the direction as shown in the diagram.

Cover

Battery

Lock Switch

[ Notes ]

Clean the terminals to remove any foreign substances before inserting the Battery Pack. If the Miniket Photo will not be in use for a while, remove the Battery Pack from the Miniket Photo. It is recommended to prepare fully charged additional Battery Packs for outdoor use. Additional Battery Packs are available at your local Samsung dealer and service centre.

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When you eject the Battery Pack from the Miniket Photo, hold the Battery Pack so as not to drop it.

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Maintaining the Battery Pack

The Battery Pack should only be recharged in an environment between 32¡F (0¡C) and 104¡F (40¡C). The life and capacity of the Battery Pack will be reduced if it is used in temperatures below 32¡F (0¡C) or left in temperatures above 104¡F (40¡C) for a long period. Do not put the Battery Pack near any heat sources (fire or flames, for example). Do not disassemble, process, press, or heat the Battery Pack. Do not allow the + and - terminals of the Battery Pack to be short-circuited. It may cause leakage, heat generation, fire, or overheating.

If Miniket Photo fails to work when you turn on the power or the battery life indicator flickers, replace the Battery Pack.

It is recommended to use original Battery Pack that is available at SAMSUNG service centre.

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How to Use the Battery Pack

Continuous Recording Time Based on Battery Type

The continuous recording times (for video recording) given in the table below are approximations. Actual recording time depends on usage.

Battery Model

SB-LH82 (820 mAh)

Time

Continuous Recording Time

LCD On

Approx. 85 Minutes

[ Notes ]

It is recommended to prepare fully-charged additional Battery Packs for outdoor use.

Contact the retailer where you purchased this Miniket Photo to obtain a new Battery Pack.

If you zoom in or out, the recording time becomes shorter.

Continuous Recording Time indicates the time that you neither use zooming function

nor play movie files and record the movie file continuously when the

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How to Use the Battery Pack

Battery Level Display

The Battery Level Display shows the amount of battery power remaining in the Battery Pack.

Battery Level Indicator

The Miniket Photo will soon turn off. Change the

Battery Pack as soon as possible.

The Miniket Photo will be forced to turn off soon.

It is recommended to fully charge the Battery Pack before use.

Using Time / Image Capacity According To Modes

Battery

Mode

Using Time Approx. 85 minutes

Conditions

Photo

Continuous Recording Conditions

Movie

Continuous Playback time

Conditions

Music

Continuous Recording

Voice

Conditions

Approx. 80 minutes Fully charged battery / Room temperature

30 fps frame rate 320x240 Image Size No zooming

Approx. 4 hours

Fully charged battery / Room temperature LCD display turned off

44.1 KHz / 128 Kbps / 4MB / Default equaliser / Use earphones / Mid-level volume

Approx. 4 hours

Fully charged battery / Room temperature Mono / 64 Kbps / Use earphones / Mid-level volume

Figures shown above are measured under Samsungs test environment, and may differ from users and conditions.

Charging time according to charging methods

Battery

SB-LH82 (820 mAh)

You may charge your Miniket Photo by connecting it to a PC with the USB cable.

State

Fully charged 25 ~ 50% is used 50 ~ 70% is used 75 ~ 95% is used Over 95% is used

(flickers)

SB-LH82 (820 mAh)

Fully charged battery / Room temperature / 5M image size / Super Fine / Pictures captured at 20 sec interval / zoom in or out after each capturing Power off and on after each 8 captures / Default LCD brightness (14) 3 non-flash use / 1 flash use capturing

Image Capacity Approx. 230

Using AC Adapter

Approx. 1 hr 40 min More than. 3 hr

Low battery

Message

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Using USB Charging

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How to Use the Battery Pack

Charging the Battery Pack

You can charge the Battery Pack using AC Power Adapter and USB cable.

1. Turn off the Miniket Photo by pressing the [POWER] button.

Charging will begin only when the Miniket Photo is turned off (using AC Power Adapter or USB cable).

2. Insert the Battery Pack to the Miniket Photo.

3. Open the Connector Cover of the set.

4. Charge the Miniket Photo.

AC Power Adapter Connect the AC Power Adapter with the Miniket Photo properly

Cable Connect the USB Cable with the Miniket Photo properly and

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The provided AC Power Adapter supports both 110V and 220V power source. For 110V power source, attach the 110V plug adapter.

You can charge the Battery Pack while using the Miniket Photo, but it takes a relatively longer time. You may use the Miniket Photo powered by the AC Power Adapter indoors where available. You may charge your Miniket Photo by connecting it to a PC with the USB cable.

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It is recommended to fully charge the Battery Pack before use.

You should only charge the battery in an environment between 10¡C ~

30¡C or 0¡F ~ 40¡F.

Ambient temperature may affect charging the Battery Pack; too low temperature may result in longer charge time / incomplete charging. Before connecting the cable, make sure that you don t have any foreign substances between connectors.

and plug the AC Power Adapter to the wall outlet.

connect the other side to a USB port of a PC. USB Charging will charge the Battery Pack up to 85%.

Connecting the AC Power Adapter

DC Power Jack

Connecting the USB Cable

USB Port

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Recording / Charging Indicator

The colour of the LED indicates the state of power or charging.

LED Colour

Red

Orange

Green

During Recording

Power Indicator

LED Colour

Blue

Recording

During Charging

Charging

Fully

Charged

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Recording / Charging Indicator

Power Indicator

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Getting Started

Using the Mode Dial

The Mode Dial is used to change the Miiniket Photo mode. Available modes are Photo, Movie, Music, Voice, PC Cam, PictBridge, Storage, and Settings.

Setting the Mode

Turn the desired mode by turning the Mode Dial.

Within 1 ~ 2 seconds, the Miniket Photo switches to the designated mode.

Functions of Each Mode

Photo Mode

You can take / view photos.

Web cam Mode

You can use the Miniket Photo as a Web cam for video chatting and other Web cam applications.

Movie Mode

You can record / play back video.

Music Mode

You can play back music files (music).

Voice Mode

You can record / play back voice clips.

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Using the DISPLAY Button

1. If you press the [DISPLAY] button once, only Shortcut Button icons and focus indicator will appear on the screen.

2. If you press the [DISPLAY] button twice, only focus indicator will appear on the screen.

3. If you press the [DISPLAY] button 3 times, it switches to the initial (normal) display screen.

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Above description applies to the Photo and Movie mode.

In Music and Voice modes, the [DISPLAY] button will not operate. The LCD screen goes off automatically after 30 seconds if there was no button operation. In that case, press any button to turn on the LCD monitor.

PictBridge Mode

When you connect the Miniket Photo to a PictBridge-supported printer with a USB cable, you can print your stored pictures without a PC.

Storage Mode

Connecting the Miniket Photo to a PC with a USB cable allows you to store various files in the

Miniket Photo.

SettingsMode

Using this mode, you can set / adjust settings regarding the LCD display, Date / Time, Reset, and Memory management.

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[DISPLAY] Button

Using the MENU Button

1. Change the desired mode by setting the Mode Dial.

2. Press the [MENU] button.

3. Move the cursor by moving the joystick (up / down / left / right) to select desired menu item, and then press the joystick (OK) to confirm.

4. Press the [MENU] button to finish.

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Using the Shortcut Buttons

For Photo, Movie, Music, Voice and PictBridge modes, icons that represent the most frequently accessed functions according to the selected mode are displayed on the LCD monitor to allow easier access. Using these buttons, you may directly access the functions.

1. Turn the Mode Dial to set the desired mode.

2. Press the [POWER] button to turn on the Miniket Photo.

3. On the LCD monitor, the function icon of shortcut button is

displayed.

Press the shortcut button to access the function directly.

In Photo Mode, the icons of 4 shortcut buttons will be :

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Using the Joystick

The joystick is used to make a selection, move the cursor, select functions, and exit from the menu.

POWER

ENU

[Power] Button

Shortcut button

Mode Dial

Icons of

Shortcut button

functions

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1. Move the cursor right / left by pressing the joystick.

2. Move the cursor up / down by pressing the joystick.

You can adjust the volume by moving the joystick (up / down) in Movie /

Music / Voice playback modes.

Joystick

3. Confirm your selection by pressing the joystick (OK).

Move Up

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left Move right

Move down

Confirm selection

Menu Selection

Move Upwards

Move Downwards

Move Left

Move Right

Confirm Selection

While Playing Back

Increase Volume

Decrease Volume

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Recording Time and Capacity

Photo Capacity

Image Quality

Image Size

VGA

64M 128M 512M

Approx. 23 Approx. 47

Approx. 190

Approx. 30 Approx. 61

Approx. 244

Approx. 37 Approx. 75

Approx. 303

Approx. 60 Approx. 120 Approx. 481 Approx. 136 Approx. 273

Approx. 1092

Approx. 292 Approx. 585

Approx. 2340

Movie Recording Time

Image Size

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Image Quality

Approx. 2

64M

Approx. 4

640 x 480

320 x 240

Voice Recording Time

64M 128M 512M

Super Fine, Fine and Normal represent the compression ratio, and Super Fine has the highest image quality. 5M, 4M, 3M, 2M, 1M and VGA represent the image resolution, and 5M has the biggest image size.

The recording time and the number of images shown above are approximation figures only when using the respective function. In actual use, using more than one function will reduce the capacity of each. Recording movie files on a mini SD card may have un-recordable fragment which may result shorter recording time / photo capacity. Recording time may vary depending on the compression ratio which results from the subject recorded. Movie file may not record / playback normally when using a mini SD card bigger than 1GB.

128M 512M

64M 128M 512M

Recording Time

Approx. 136 min Approx. 273 min

Approx. 1092 min

Approx. 17

Approx. 4 Approx. 8

Approx. 34

Music capacity (for 4MB)

64M 128M 512M

Approx. 51 Approx. 102 Approx. 409

Approx. 66 Approx. 132 Approx. 528

Approx. 81 Approx. 163 Approx. 655 Approx. 128 Approx. 256

Approx. 1024

Approx. 292 Approx. 585

Approx. 2340

Approx. 512

Approx. 1024 Approx. 4096

Approx. 4 Approx. 8

Approx. 34

Approx. 8 Approx. 17 Approx. 68

Music file

Approx. 16 files Approx. 32 files

Approx. 128 files

Approx. 97 Approx. 195 Approx. 780 Approx. 128 Approx. 256

Approx. 1024

Approx. 157 Approx. 315

Approx. 1260

Approx. 227 Approx. 455

Approx. 1820

Approx. 512

Approx. 1024 Approx. 4096

Approx. 682

Approx. 1365 Approx. 5461

Approx. 8 Approx. 17 Approx. 68 Approx. 17 Approx. 34

Approx. 136

Recording time based on the Miniket Photo set to mono / 64kbps transfer rate.

Voice recording time shown above is an estimation and is subject to recording conditions.

Approximately 16 music files can be stored (when using 4MB memory space / 192kb sampling), depending on the music file size and quality.

Based on 128Kbps sampling / 4MB size. Capacity may vary depending on file size.

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